If you’re planning a trip to Kyoto and looking for the best kaiseki dining experiences, don’t miss these exclusive Kyoto dining experiences available only through MACHIYA LOCALS. Each multi-course kaiseki dinner is crafted by local chefs and features seasonal ingredients sourced from Kyoto’s famous Nishiki Market, the Kyoto Chuo Oroshi Ichiba Market, and nearby farming regions.
Enjoy dishes that highlight Kyo-yasai (Kyoto-grown heirloom vegetables), specialty ingredients like yuba (tofu skin) and locally made miso, as well as expertly prepared seafood and other regional flavors. If you’re wondering where to eat in Kyoto, these handpicked, reservation-only kaiseki dinners offer some of the city’s most memorable and authentic dining—perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned food enthusiasts.
The following original kaiseki menus have been curated by local chefs exclusively for guests who make a reservation via MACHIYA LOCALS:


6-Course Wagyu Sukiyaki with Tempura and Ochazuke

Enjoy a 6-course kaiseki featuring Tochigi Wagyu sukiyaki, seasonal tempura, and sea bream rice ochazuke. This kaiseki menu highlights Japanese comfort dishes through refined preparation and seasonal ingredients.

11-Course Kaiseki with Wagyu, Sashimi, and Seasonal Kyoto × Tochigi Ingredients

Enjoy an 11-course kaiseki dinner in Kyoto’s Nishijin district that brings together the flavors of Kyoto’s four seasons with specialty ingredients from Tochigi Prefecture. The menu features signature masu sushi, seasonal dishes, and Tochigi Wagyu beef, known for its exceptional marbling and richness.

8-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Seasonal Fish, Tempura and Donabe Rice

Enjoy an 8-course Kyoto kaiseki centered around seasonal fish and vegetables. The menu includes sashimi, grilled and simmered or steamed dishes, seasonal tempura, and rice cooked in a traditional Japanese donabe clay pot.

7 Course Wagyu Sirloin (200g) and Seafood Teppanyaki

Enjoy 200g of premium wagyu sirloin, grilled to your preferred doneness on your own teppanyaki grill. This 7-course dinner also includes shrimp and scallop, grilled vegetables, soup, salad, bread, and a chef’s recommended dish.

11-Course Tempura Kaiseki in Kyoto – Private Tatami Dining with a Private Chef

This 11-course tempura kaiseki is served in a private tatami room, where a private chef prepares each piece of tempura exclusively for the guests. The course also features fresh sashimi, seasonal Kyoto dishes, and claypot rice for a refined and intimate dining experience.

9-Course Seasonal Tempura Kaiseki in Historic Nishijin, Kyoto

Experience a 9-course tempura kaiseki in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district, an area known for its traditional townscape and textile artisans. This seasonal course features premium prawn tempura, assorted Kyoto-style dishes, and Tenkyo’s signature kakiage rice bowl, offering an authentic taste of Kyoto in one of its most culturally rich neighborhoods.

11-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Kyoto Wagyu Sukiyaki

This 11-course Kyoto kaiseki features seasonal Japanese dishes alongside a sukiyaki hot pot made with Kyoto-raised wagyu beef. Prepared with seasonal seafood and Kyoto vegetables, the course showcases the flavors of Kyoto through a variety of traditional dishes.

9-Course Seafood & Vegetable Tempura Kaiseki

A 9-course tempura kaiseki featuring fresh sashimi, shrimp, seafood and seasonal vegetable tempura, uni wrapped in nori and fried as tempura, a kakiage rice bowl, dessert, and more.

9-Course Seasonal Kaiseki in Gion with Sushi and 'Donabe' Clay Pot Rice

Enjoy a 9-course seasonal kaiseki in Gion, featuring sushi, sashimi, and a signature donabe takikomi rice cooked in a clay pot with the finest ingredients of the day, such as crab, eel, or matsutake.

5-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Omakase Tempura, Sashimi and a Drink of Your Choice

Enjoy a 5-course omakase tempura kaiseki featuring seasonal sashimi, at least seven pieces of freshly prepared tempura, tenmusu, and dessert. One drink is included, with a choice of sake, beer, or a soft drink.

9-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Wagyu Sukiyaki, Tempura & Sushi

A MACHIYA LOCALS original 9-course dinner featuring seasonal Kyoto cuisine, 5 kinds of fresh sashimi, Saikyo-yaki black cod, wagyu sukiyaki, seafood tempura, sushi, matcha ice cream, and more.

9-Course Japanese-Italian Kaiseki with Wagyu Sukiyaki & Seasonal Tempura


9-Course Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki in the Historical Nishijin District

Enjoy a 9-course kaiseki dinner in Kyoto’s Nishijin district, with each dish showcasing the finest flavors of the season. The course includes freshly cooked donabe rice, seasonal sashimi, grilled and fried specialties, and more.

7 Course Wagyu Filet (200g) and Seafood Teppanyaki

Enjoy 200g of premium wagyu filet, grilled to your preferred doneness on your own teppan. This 7-course dinner also includes shrimp and scallop, grilled vegetables, soup, salad, bread, and a chef’s recommended dish.

8-Course Japanese-Italian Kaiseki with Seasonal Fish Main & Tempura


5-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Sushi, Charcoal-Grilled Squid & Tempura

Enjoy a 5-course kuzushi kaiseki, a relaxed interpretation of traditional kaiseki cuisine. This Kyoto kaiseki course features agedashi tofu, charcoal-grilled squid, fresh sashimi, seasonal tempura, and sushi.

8-Course Japanese-Italian Kaiseki with Wagyu Beef, Sashimi and Tempura


5-Course Vegetarian Tempura Kaiseki with Yuba Tofu Sashimi

A five-course vegetarian tempura course centered on seasonal vegetables and Kyoto-style yuba. The meal begins with a seasonal appetizer and yuba sashimi, followed by two selections of vegetable tempura separated by a palate cleanser. The course includes eight pieces of vegetable tempura in total. The tempura batter contains egg.

10-Course Tempura Kaiseki with Wagyu Steak and Sashimi in Nishijin, Kyoto

This 10-course tempura kaiseki in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district is served at a restaurant known for its seasonal tempura. Enjoy a tempura kaiseki course meal alongside fresh sashimi, grilled wagyu steak, and classic Kyoto dishes.

9-Course Kaiseki with Wagyu Fillet Steak, Soba Noodles, and Tempura

Enjoy a 9-course Wagyu Fillet Steak and Tempura Kaiseki, featuring premium wagyu fillet served with house-made sauce, fresh sashimi, soba noodles and crisp tempura. Each dish is created to highlight the beauty of seasonal Japanese cuisine.

Kyoto Kuzushi Kaiseki with Soba Noodles, Charcoal-Grilled Squid & Tempura

Enjoy a 5-dish kuzushi kaiseki, a more relaxed style of kaiseki cuisine, prepared using traditional Japanese culinary techniques. The menu includes agedashi tofu in a light dashi broth, charcoal-grilled squid, sashimi assortment, seasonal tempura, and refreshing cha soba (green tea buckwheat noodles).

6-Course Seafood Tempura Kaiseki with Fresh Sashimi

A six-course tempura kaiseki centered on seafood. The meal begins with a seasonal appetizer and the day’s sashimi, followed by shrimp tempura, four kinds of seafood tempura, and two kinds of vegetable tempura. A seasonal dessert completes the course.

12-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Kyoto Wagyu Sukiyaki & Sushi

This 12-course Kyoto kaiseki features seasonal Japanese dishes, sushi, and a sukiyaki hot pot made with Kyoto-raised wagyu beef. Prepared with seasonal seafood and Kyoto vegetables.

7 Course Wagyu Filet & Sirloin (100g) and Seafood Teppanyaki

Grill premium wagyu filet and sirloin to your preferred doneness on your own teppanyaki grill. This 7-course dinner also includes shrimp and scallop, grilled vegetables, soup, salad, bread, and a chef’s recommended dish.

9-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Wagyu Beef Katsu & Handmade Soba

Enjoy a 9-course kaiseki dinner featuring the restaurant’s signature wagyu beef katsu and handmade soba noodles. The course also includes sashimi, seasonal tempura, grilled and simmered or steamed dishes, and dessert.

6-Course Wagyu Sukiyaki and Tempura Kaiseki

Enjoy a 6-course Tochigi Wagyu Sukiyaki Kaiseki featuring premium wagyu simmered in a traditional sukiyaki broth, complemented by fresh sashimi, tempura, and handmade soba for an authentic Japanese dining experience.

7-Course Tempura & Kyoto-Style Kaiseki Dinner

A MACHIYA LOCALS Original Kaiseki Menu: Enjoy a 7-course Kyoto-style kaiseki meal in downtown Kyoto. Includes an appetizer, fresh sashimi, tempura, seasonal dishes, dessert, and more.

8-Course Kyoto Kaiseki with Seasonal Tempura and Handmade Soba

Enjoy an 8-course Kyoto kaiseki featuring seasonal sashimi, grilled and simmered or steamed dishes, seasonal tempura, and the restaurant’s signature handmade soba noodles.

10-Course Kyoto Sushi Kaiseki with Wagyu, Kuruma Prawn Tempura & Nigiri Sushi

Enjoy a 10-course sushi kaiseki combining traditional Japanese dishes with fresh nigiri sushi. The course features wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables, three kinds of tempura including kuruma prawn, and 6 pieces of chef-selected nigiri sushi. Fresh sashimi, a grilled dish, warm seasonal dishes, and fruit complete the course.